IIT Bhubaneswar, MOSart Labs Launch Professional Diploma Programme in Semiconductor Technology and Chip Design

BHUBANESWAR: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with MOSart Labs, offers an innovative Professional Diploma Programme in Semiconductor Technology and Chip Design.

This programme aims to upskill students, making them industry-ready in various specialisations of very-large-scale integration (VLSI) including semiconductor technology, analog design, digital design, design verification, physical design, layout design, validation, test and measurements.

IIT Bhubaneswar and MOSart Labs signed an MoU on November 5, 2024.

Prof. Dinakar Pasla, Dean-Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy of IIT Bhubaneswar, and MOSart Labs CEO Rajesh Gupta signed the MoU documents.

Three-module programme

The programme is structured into three comprehensive modules.

It begins with the Launchpad Module, providing students with a thorough understanding of the IC lifecycle and the VLSI industry landscape, along with introductory VLSI classes.

The students will undergo an entrance exam to qualify for the next phases.

Successful candidates will progress to the Foundation Module, a semester-long programme featuring five courses that cover the fundamentals in different areas of chip design and technology.

In addition to teaching the concepts, the focus will be on helping students apply these concepts in design and simulation using state of the art EDA tools.

This will be followed by the Specialisation Module, a semester-long programme, where students will undertake three courses and a mini project in their chosen area of specialisation.

This module allows students to focus on becoming industry-ready by doing Industry-level work independently in their chosen field.

Programme USP

Expert Faculty: The programme boasts a distinguished faculty comprising of semiconductor industry leaders, IIT alumni and esteemed faculty from IIT Bhubaneswar.

Hands-On Learning: Emphasising a ‘learn-by-doing’ approach, the programme focuses on applying concepts using industry-standard EDA tools to work out design problems.

“IIT Bhubaneswar is committed to advancing high-impact education through strategic partnerships that bridge academic excellence with industry expertise,” said Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar.

“Our collaboration with MOSart Labs to launch this Professional Diploma Programme in Semiconductor Technology and Chip Design reflects this vision. Through such initiatives, we aim to empower our students with industry-aligned skills,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Vijay Shankar Pasupureddi, Programme Coordinator said: “This programme is meticulously designed to equip students with both foundational and specialised skills essential for the semiconductor industry.”

“Absolutely delighted to bring a carefully curated and high-quality VLSI training programme, in collaboration with IIT, Bhubaneswar,” said Rajesh Gupta.

“With government and industry working closely to build the semiconductor ecosystem in the country, it is bound to create several opportunities for VLSI engineers. We believe this is the right time to introduce this programme to help students to upskill themselves,” said Dr. Krishna Kanth Avalur, CTO, MOSart Labs.

 

For more information about the programme and enrollment details, interested people can visit https://mosartlabs.com/ or send email to  [email protected].

Prof. V. Pandu Ranga, Dean-Continuing Education; Prof. Prasant Kumar Sahu, Dean- Alumni Affairs & International Relations, Prof. Vijay Shankar Pasupureddi, Programme Coordinator were present on the occasion.